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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Carmel Home

Owensboro, KentuckyMedicare inspection record
(270) 683-0227

About Carmel Home

Carmel Home brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation to Owensboro, Kentucky with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Our experienced team provides recovery-focused care that helps patients regain independence and return home stronger. Whether you're planning short-term rehabilitation or long-term support, we're committed to personalized treatment in a welcoming environment.

Community at a glance

Capacity

18 residents

Location

Owensboro, KY

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

2501 OLD HARTFORD ROAD, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303

(270) 683-0227

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 7, 2026, state inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.8).

Medicare fined Carmel Home 4 times in the last three years, $40,173 in total.

Inspections

7 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 7, 2026 · Standard inspection · 4 citations

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 12, 2026
  • Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Jun 12, 2026
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 12, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 12, 2026

February 15, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 15, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 15, 2024
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 15, 2024

Fines and payment denials

4 fines totaling $40,173 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • February 20, 2024Fine: $3,764
  • February 15, 2024Payment denial, 9 days
  • February 15, 2024Fine: $25,119
  • February 12, 2024Fine: $3,387
  • January 22, 2024Fine: $7,903

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus Kentucky Corporation
Medicare-certified beds
18
Average residents per day
17
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
December 13, 1990
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
185226

Location

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2501 OLD HARTFORD ROADOwensboro, KY 42303

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Questions about Carmel Home

How did Carmel Home do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 7, 2026 and cited 4 health deficiencies. The Kentucky average is 2.8.

Has Carmel Home been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Carmel Home 4 times in the last three years, totaling $40,173.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Owensboro Skilled Nursing in Kentucky Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026